Quick Guide: Thursdays Downtown Entertainment 2021
It's safe to say summer is on its way. After a year hiatus of in-person festivities, Thursdays Downtown is back July 8 through September 9 featuring music, arts, food, and good times with the community! Here is the Thursdays Downtown entertainment lineup to look forward to on the 1st Ave stage presented by Altra Federal Credit Union and the Peace Plaza Stage presented by Rochester International Airport!
JULY 8
1st Ave Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Raven's Fire
- 5 p.m.: Jeremiah Nelson Band
- 7 p.m.: Jerrod Niemann
Peace Plaza Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Robert Coates
- 5 p.m.: Miloe
- 7 p.m.: Rhino
JULY 15
1st Ave Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Sothea Lam
- 5 p.m.: The D'Sievers
- 7 p.m.: Funktion Junction
Peace Plaza Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Scott Jasmin
- 5 p.m.: Amanda Grace Band
- 7 p.m.: Jaggedease
JULY 22
1st Ave Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Pure Rock Studios
- 5 p.m.: Clay Fulton and the Lost 40
- 7 p.m.: The Big Wu
Peace Plaza Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: True North
- 5 p.m.: Root River Jam
- 7 p.m.: Retro Soul and the Westside Horns
JULY 29
1st Ave Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: The Sixes
- 5 p.m.: Annie Mack
- 7 p.m.: Aretha Tribute
Peace Plaza Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Tim Dallman
- 5 p.m.: Lehto & Wright
- 7 p.m.: Steve Schmidt Trio
AUGUST 5
1st Ave Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Amanda Grace
- 5 p.m.: Fernando Ufret
- 7 p.m.: Soul Train
Peace Plaza Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Luke Hendrickson
- 5 p.m.: Uptown Jazz
- 7 p.m.: Mariachi Estrella MN
AUGUST 12
1st Ave Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Chris Lawrence
- 5 p.m.: Beatles Tribute
- 7 p.m.: The White Keys
Peace Plaza Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Bob Schlief
- 5 p.m.: Cole Allen Band
- 7 p.m.: Up South Country
AUGUST 19
1st Ave Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Mackenzie Moore
- 5 p.m.: My Grandma's Cardigan
- 7 p.m.: County Line Drive
Peace Plaza Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Jeff Wachowiak
- 5 p.m.: Reverend Raven
- 7 p.m.: Sweet Siren
AUGUST 26
Canceled because of the threat of severe weather with potential lightning and strong winds.
SEPTEMBER 2
1st Ave Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Jason McKenzie
- 5 p.m.: Jenn Bostic
- 7 p.m.: Junk FM
Peace Plaza Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Hayley Anne
- 5 p.m.: CBB Jazz Trio
- 7 p.m.: Luke Hendrickson Band
SEPTEMBER 9
1st Ave Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: James Gray
- 5 p.m.: Push N Turn
- 7 p.m.: Pop Rocks
Peace Plaza Stage
- 11:30 a.m.: Logan Johnson
- 5 p.m.: Lost Faculties
- 7 p.m.: Reunion Band
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